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According to math professor Ben Cobb, the probability of randomly picking all 32 winners in the first round of the NCAA tournament is 1 in 4.3 billion. If you take the No. 1 seeds out of the equation, the probability gets much better, at 1 in 268
million.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
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Thursday
2000 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence, Kan.
86045
HI: 80
LO: 57
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly sunny and warm. Clear Friday night.
Pair an umbrella with shorts.
Stormy weather returns.
Friday
HI: 82
LO: 58
A warm start to break!
Wednesday, March 14
ABOUT: William and Susan Goldenburt perform a violin and piano concert at the Spencer Museum of Art; free admission.
WHAT: Concert: The Goldenburg Duo
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN: Noon
WHAT: Workshop: "Protest Art and Media"
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
ABOUT: Resident artist Chen Shaoxiong explores how activism, art and media are related; artists and media experts discuss protest and demonstration strategies.
**WHAT:** Concert; SF Jazz Collective
**WHERE:** Lied Center
**WHEN:** 7:30 p.m.
**ABOUT:** Eight jazz soloists perform covers of Stevie Wonder; tickets cost $10 for students.
WHAT: Free Golf Clinic
**WHAT:** Free Golf Clinic
**WHERE:** Watkins Memorial Health Center, second floor
**WHEN:** 1 p.m.
**ABOUT:** Meet with experts to refine your swing and get ready to hit the links; call Watkins to reserve your spot.
**WHAT:** Concert; Imani Winds "informance"
**WHERE:** Room 118, Murphy Hall
**WHEN:** 3:30 p.m.
**ABOUT:** The School of Music presents a performance by the KU Symphony Orchestra.
Friday, March 16
WHAT: Film. "Kosmos (Cosmos, 2010)"
WHERE: Room 318, Bailey Hall
WHEN: 7 p.m.
ABOUT: The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents the Turkish film with English subtitles.
**WHAT:** St. Patty's Party!
**WHERE:** Replay Lounge
**WHEN:** 6 p.m.
**ABOUT:** The Kelibans and The Bilybats of Kansas City, Mo., perform their alternative music.
**WHAT:** Cosmic Bowling
**WHERE:** Jaybowl, Kansas Union
**WHEN:** 10 p.m.
**ABOUT:** Still in town to start spring break? Come kick it off right with black lights and dance music.
WHAT: The Good Foot
WHERE: Jazzhaus
WHEN: 10 p.m.
ABOUT: This 60s-style soul band performs downtown to kick off spring break.
Saturday, March 17
WHAT: Art Cart: Asian Ceramics
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN: 10 a.m.
ABOUT: Families can try their hand at creating authentic ceramics with Asian influences.
WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Parade
WHERE: Downtown
WHEN: 1 p.m.
— Vikaas Shanker
ABOUT. Staying in Lawrence over break?
Celebrate St. Patty's Day with a parade that starts at South Park and runs north and east to Ninth and Locust streets.
WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Hoolie
WHERE: The Granada
WHEN: Doors open at 11 a.m.; concert starts
at 9. n.m.
ABOUT: Swing by for refreshments during the day and a country/folk concert at night; the event is 18+ and admission is free.
POLITICS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comedian Jeff Foworthly introduces Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a campaign stop at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Monday in Mobile, Ala. Romney moved on to Missouri on Tuesday before its Saturday caucuses.
Romney visits St. Louis promises to cut budget
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. LOUIS — Mitt Romney ignored his GOP presidential rivals Tuesday as he asked Missouri voters to help him secure the party nomination and take on President Barack Obama this fall.
Romney told a St. Louis crowd of about 400 that Obama is content with high deficits and high gasoline prices. The former Massachusetts governor repeated his promises to cut spending, create jobs and boost the military.
Romney did not refer directly or indirectly to his GOP rivals in his 15-minute speech under blue skies. He chose to spend the day in Missouri, which holds caucuses Saturday, rather than in Alabama and Mississippi, where Republicans were voting Tuesday. A Romney victory in either of those states could help solidify his claim as the likeliest nominee.
Romney seemed content to spend much of his time doing TV and radio interviews. His first of two planned public events Tuesday was scheduled to last 50 minutes in the Kirkwood suburb of St. Louis. But he spoke only 15 minutes, took no questions, and began shaking hands and posing for photos with voters.
On Monday in Mobile, Romney made a final pitch to Alabama voters during an appearance with comedian Jeff Foxworthy. He jabbed Obama, saying the president has botched policy on energy, taxes, health care and other issues.
Romney's schedule called for him to spend much of Wednesday and Thursday raising money in New York before traveling to Puerto Rico on Friday. Puerto Rico's Republican caucuses are Sunday.
STUDENT SENATE
Student Senate will vote on a mandatory student fee increase of $15 per semester and changes to the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities during its full meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Alderson Room in the Kansas Union.
Senators will vote on fee increase, privacy
The fee increase is primarily due to inflation and new employees in the Counseling and Psychological Services. The changes in the student rights code gives students added protection for online speech and makes the disciplinary process more efficient.
Other items Senate will vote on include bills to fund the following student organizations: KU College Republicans, KU Young Democratic Socialists and the Global Minded Club. The Senate will also decide on funding for "People of KU," an international student magazine.
The Senate will also vote on a bill for funding a renovation of Wescoe Beach. The bill — calling for
$100,000 of funding from Senate's reserve account — states "the current layout of Wescoe Beach is not conducive to its current or desired uses," and "the renovation of Wescoe Beach will allow students to use the space in a more productive way."
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap
- An 18-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 12:24 a.m. on suspicion of cultivation or distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2,000.
A 28-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Monday at 9:30 a.m. on the 2500 block of Ridge Court on suspicion of driving with a suspended, revoked or cancelled license and not having insurance. Bond was set at $200.
- A 21-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday at 10:58 p.m. on the
2300 block of Murphy Drive on suspicion of interfering with the duties of an officer. Bond was set at $100.
- A 19-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Monday at 5:25 a.m. on the 1100 block of Parkside Road on suspicion of disorderly conduct. Bond was at $100.
- A 19-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday at 4:45 a.m. on the 300 block of Maine Street on suspicion of operating under the influence. Bond was set at $500.
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